Workshop Resolutions from Feb 3-4 National Conference
U.S. Wars, Iraq & Immigration Workshop:
Most participants had an opportunity to express their thoughts about the disconnect between the "peace" movement and the struggle of immigrants.
All expressed the absolute necessity to educate the anti-war movement to all the other wars of U.S. imperialism - which cause the migration of peoples all over the world.
Specific action to address their issue:
1) Formal call from the conference to all national anti-war coalition and to the peace and justice movement in general to fully support the May 1 Boycott actions.
2) Official endorsement from conference of anti-war actions called for Feb. 17 and March 17 and encourage participation in anti-war actions.
Committee on Border Vigilanteeism & Violence:
Resolutions -
Organize a speaking tour of L.A.-area universities and colleges on immigrants' rights.
Spread the word about UCLA protest of Minutemen speaking on campus this Tues. Feb. 6th.
Galvanize white community to hold Minutemen accountable and expose them, check them.
Mobilize for counter march on Feb. 10
Get demonstration permit for March 25
RESOLUTIVOS DE LA MESA DE TRABAJO SOBRE MEXICO Y LATINO-AMERICA:
CONSIDERANDOS:
Pa'lante Siempre Palante National March 25 Coaltion Puerto Rican Caucus
SE RESUELVE:
Clergy & May 1st Boycott:
We agreed that All religions should say -
Stand for Justice
Be Against Oppression
1) Boycott your church if they don't. Hold them accountable
- March vs. Boycott. Boycott is more effective.
- Bring your church on May Day.
2) Preaching; Publicizing May Day/Struggle.
- Action Item: Send press release advising Imams to speak on Khutbah and teach public.
3) Statement: Interfaith/Ecumenical with concrete steps on how to prepare and support this cause.
From John Henry Clark: Use religion like Malcolm X.
Youth & Student Workshop:
Demands -
1) Full Equality for all immigrants Now.
2) All schools and universities be sanctuaries
a)No retaliation for walkouts or any forms of protest
b)Don't ask, don't tell policy regarding immigration status
c)No law enforcement or immigration authorities allowed on campus without search warrants
d)Schools and organizations should protest students and youth who engage in political activity and/or do not have documentation
3) No military recruitment at schools. End targeting of immigrants and all youth for military recruitment.
4) Stop the war on Iraq and immediate withdrawal of all occupation troops from Iraq and Afghanistan and around the world.
5) End the legal disenfranchisement of youth and students. Give all workers who pay taxes, regardless of immigration status and age a right to vote.
Most participants had an opportunity to express their thoughts about the disconnect between the "peace" movement and the struggle of immigrants.
All expressed the absolute necessity to educate the anti-war movement to all the other wars of U.S. imperialism - which cause the migration of peoples all over the world.
Specific action to address their issue:
1) Formal call from the conference to all national anti-war coalition and to the peace and justice movement in general to fully support the May 1 Boycott actions.
2) Official endorsement from conference of anti-war actions called for Feb. 17 and March 17 and encourage participation in anti-war actions.
Committee on Border Vigilanteeism & Violence:
Resolutions -
Organize a speaking tour of L.A.-area universities and colleges on immigrants' rights.
Spread the word about UCLA protest of Minutemen speaking on campus this Tues. Feb. 6th.
Galvanize white community to hold Minutemen accountable and expose them, check them.
Mobilize for counter march on Feb. 10
Get demonstration permit for March 25
RESOLUTIVOS DE LA MESA DE TRABAJO SOBRE MEXICO Y LATINO-AMERICA:
CONSIDERANDOS:
- Que America es un continente y no solo un pais.
- Que los trabajadores son una clase social internacional
- Que la migración forzada, es el producto de la explotación de la globalización y capitalismo salvaje
- Que la Convención internaacional por los Derechos de los Trabajadores Migratorios y sus familiares, reconoce, los derechos laborales y sociales, en los Estqados de destino.
- The National Puerto Rican Caucus Supports the Full and unconditional call for Full Legalization for all Immigrants. Recognizing that U.S. Citizenship was and still is an Imposition to All Puerto Rican People yet we recognize that it's a Human Rights matter on a both National and Internatonal scale and stand in complete Solidarity with all human Beings.
Pa'lante Siempre Palante National March 25 Coaltion Puerto Rican Caucus
SE RESUELVE:
- La internacionalización de Movilizaciones en el Día del Trabajo, en los EEUU convocando a las organizaciones sindicales y sociales en nuestros paises de origen, a sumarse al
- PARO y BOICOT ECONOMICO, el próximo Primero de Mayo del 2007.
- Oponeros a cualquier convenio tipo bracero, trabajadores temporales o huespedes, por no ser la solución para nuestros paises ni para las demandas del movimiento obrero internacional, no a la esclavitud moderna.
- EXIGIR a nuestros gobiernos, que se promuevan politicas y leyes justas y humanas que defiendan los derechos de los trabajadores en transito y de sus familiares, dentro y fuera de sus respectivos paises, ensenando con el ejemplo.
Clergy & May 1st Boycott:
We agreed that All religions should say -
Stand for Justice
Be Against Oppression
1) Boycott your church if they don't. Hold them accountable
- March vs. Boycott. Boycott is more effective.
- Bring your church on May Day.
2) Preaching; Publicizing May Day/Struggle.
- Action Item: Send press release advising Imams to speak on Khutbah and teach public.
3) Statement: Interfaith/Ecumenical with concrete steps on how to prepare and support this cause.
From John Henry Clark: Use religion like Malcolm X.
Youth & Student Workshop:
Demands -
1) Full Equality for all immigrants Now.
2) All schools and universities be sanctuaries
a)No retaliation for walkouts or any forms of protest
b)Don't ask, don't tell policy regarding immigration status
c)No law enforcement or immigration authorities allowed on campus without search warrants
d)Schools and organizations should protest students and youth who engage in political activity and/or do not have documentation
3) No military recruitment at schools. End targeting of immigrants and all youth for military recruitment.
4) Stop the war on Iraq and immediate withdrawal of all occupation troops from Iraq and Afghanistan and around the world.
5) End the legal disenfranchisement of youth and students. Give all workers who pay taxes, regardless of immigration status and age a right to vote.
